Holiday rentals and lettings in Harlech

Come away to this lovely North Wales seaside resort town on the western edge of magnificent Snowdonia National Park where you can find fresh air, delightful walks, beautiful beaches, gorgeous mountain scenery and an abundance of peace and quiet. Enjoy scenic drives, once in a lifetime, spectacular hikes and multiple day trip opportunities in all directions to historical sites, beaches and places of outstanding natural beauty.

These spacious holiday rentals are dotted in and around the lovely town of Harlech with great access to local town amenities such as pubs, shops and local nature and history attractions. Browse a selection of gorgeous stone built cottages with fully equipped, stylish interiors and comfortable furnishings and find a perfect cottage for 2, 4 or 6 or even 7 or 8 guests! Most of these holiday lettings feature a lovely garden and almost all are located under 1.5 km from the sea giving you fabulous beach access!

You will need several holidays to cover all of the spectacular hiking trails in the vicinity of Harlech that is strategically located on the west coast of Snowdonia National Park. Harlech is a beautiful coastal town with award winning sandy beaches, a ton of interesting shops and a buzzing art and craft scene. Here you are afforded the best of both worlds with easy access to gorgeous mountain scenery as well as wonderful beaches along the North Wales coast! With travel times of just over 2 hours from Liverpool or Manchester, this is a splendid destination for a weekend break from the Midlands.

There is so much outdoor and seaside fun to enjoy in and around Harlech! The beautiful dune backed beach at Harlech is just a few minutes away with the beauty of the Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve just north of Harlech beach. To the south you can visit the Shell Island promontory where you can collect sea shells! Morfa Dyffryn Beach is a glorious stretch of sandy beach also known for regular dolphin sightings. Enjoy breathtaking local attractions like the spectacular Bronze Age round cairn of Bryn Cader in the Ardudwy area of the Rhinogydd mountains just a 30 minute drive to the north amidst or visit Rhaeadr Nantcol waterfalls for a spectacular waterfall hike and picnic!

With Snowdonia National Park right on your doorstep, you will find soaring mountain peaks of the Clywydian range, shimmering lakes, tumbling waterfalls and acres of ancient woodland alongside quaint stone built villages and a myriad of walking routes. If you are a red blooded adventurer the summit of Mount Snowdon awaits via several approaches with absolutely breathtaking views. If you are in the mood for a stunning estuary walk you will find a spectacular 15 km hike that follows the estuary from the scenic town of Barmouth to Dolgellau just 20 minutes south of Harlech.

If you love golf, the area around Harlech ticks all the boxes for premier golfing experiences! Play like a pro at the renowned Royal St David´s Golf Club in Harlech that has a long history of being ranked in the top 50 of golf courses in Britain. The magnificent scenery of this outstanding championship course attracts thousands of golfers to Harlech each year! Porthmadog Golf Club is a superb course with top ratings and offers a thrilling combination of parkland and links holes.

Come and relive the mystery and see the history of dramatic Harlech Castle perched on a rocky crag just 8 minutes north of Llanbedr by car. With the majestic snow capped peaks of Snowdonia National Park as a backdrop you will find yourself at a spectacular World Heritage Site! Stroll about and admire the magnificent medieval architecture as you imagine the heyday of dramatic battles and sieges. The castle boasts two rings of walls and towers and a formidable gatehouse. You will find interesting exhibition displays on site as well as a well stocked gift shop

Visit this iconic, magical attraction located just 20 minutes north of Harlech by car that draws thousands of visitors each year on the Snowdonia Coast near Porthmadog. This fairyland Italianate Village is an architectural wonderland that also features gardens, lovely beaches, colourful shops and restaurants. Stroll about amidst 70 acres of subtropical woodland gardens where you will find 5000 species of exotic plants including California Redwoods!

Try an adventure activity with Adrenaline Addicts for a taste of wild adventure in stunning pristine natural surroundings! This company offers you a variety of guided activities at a variety of locations in the Porthmadog vicinity. Choose from exhilarating options like extreme canyoning, canyoning, coasteering which is a wild and wonderful rock climbing and water combo activity, white water tubing and kayaking. Book your adventure of a lifetime in North Wales!

Step back in time to the heyday of luxury train travel aboard a historic steam engine journey in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. See beautiful ancient oak woodlands, snow capped mountains, sparkling rivers and mysterious castles as you travel along one of the stunning historical rail routes on offer. There are 6 incredible routes to choose from departing from Porthmadog and Caernarfon with journey times varying from 3 to 7 hours of pure sightseeing bliss!

Head to Harlech Beach for the day where you will have 6.4 km of magnificent, unspoiled golden sand beach to enjoy! The sand is sugar soft and perfect for sandcastle building and the dune backed scenery is pristine and beautiful. The water is lovely and clear, perfect for swimming and this is a sublimely lovely place to relax and spend the day when it is warm and sunny with incredible views in the background of Harlech Castle and the Snowdonia Mountains!